TNI Seizes 7 Firearms Linked to OPM in Yahukimo Gunfight
Among the items recovered at Kali Senami were two short-barreled weapons, five long guns, ammunition, sights and binoculars.
Koops Habema TNI troops seized seven firearms linked to Organisasi Papua Merdeka after an exchange of fire in Kali Senami, Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan, on Saturday. In the TNI account, the clash began when a patrol found a site believed to have been used as a stopover by an armed group. After the gunfight, personnel moved in and secured items left behind. Brigjen TNI Riyanto said the haul included two short-barreled weapons, five long-barreled weapons, as well as ammunition, sights, binoculars and other equipment. He said the types and condition of the weapons were still being further identified.